Meaning Of The Word Crossbow

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crossbow
countable noun: A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a small, powerful bow that is fixed across a piece of wood, and aimed like a gun.

crossbow in American English
a weapon consisting of a bow set transversely on a wooden stock: the stock is grooved to direct a short, heavy arrow (bolt) or stone and notched to hold the bowstring, which is released by a trigger
noun: a medieval weapon consisting of a bow fixed transversely on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring, and often incorporating or accompanied by a mechanism for bending the bow

crossbow in British English
noun: a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel)

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